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DE SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Shark DE
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Rev. 7/02
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the DE-201001D and DE-201501D washers. All infor-
mation in this manual is based on the latest product in-
formation available at the time of printing.
Shark reserves the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
The DE Series was designed for a maximum
use of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this Shark pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the
operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s in-
structions and warnings shall be read to and discussed
with the operator in the operator’s native language by
the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
2. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details. To comply with
the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and provide
additional protection from risk of electric shock,
single phase pressure washers are equipped with
a UL approved ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
power cord. Three phase machines must be con-
nected to a GFCI circuit breaker.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.
3. Risk of explosion — do not
spray flammable liquids or
operate in an area where
flammable or explosive materials are used or stored.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or
fatal electric shock may result.
4. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this machine
to a UL grounded receptacle of
proper voltage and amperage ratings.
Do not spray water on or near electrical components.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while stand-
ing in water. Always disconnect power before ser-
vicing.
5. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before
starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result in
injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to
serious injur y and possible
amputation.
6. High pressure developed by
these machines will cause
personal injury or equipment
damage. Use caution when operating. Do not direct
discharge stream at people, or severe injury or death
will result.
7. Never make adjustments on machine while in
operation.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.
8. Eye safety devices, foot protec-
tion and protective clothing
must be worn when using this
equipment.
9. Do not operate with the trigger
in the off position for extensive periods of time as
this may cause damage to the pump.
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAY
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST BE
WORN.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
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